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'''Corporal Locklear<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 48</ref>''' was a [[UNSC]] [[Marine]] and [[ODST]] stationed on the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' in [[2552]] as one of [[Major Antonio Silva]]'s company. His first name was never mentioned.
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{{quote|Last time I checked, I take my orders from the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Corps]]—not from [[John-117|some]] [[UNSC Navy|swabbie]]''<ref>swabbie/alternate spelling; swabby: sailor, navy</ref>''... [[John-117|sir]].|[[Corporal]] Locklear to the [[Master Chief Petty Officer|Master Chief]]}}


==Summary==
'''Corporal Locklear'''<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 48''</ref> was a [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[ODST]] stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in [[2552]] as one of [[Major (UNSC)|Major]] [[Antonio Silva]]'s battalion.
He was never mentioned during [[The Battle of Installation 04]], but was among the handful of survivors who fled in a [[Pelican]] when the Halo was destroyed. He, [[Lieutenant Elias Haverson]], [[Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson]], and [[Petty Officer Second Class Sheila Polaski]] hid in the debris field until they met with [[SPARTAN-117]] and [[Cortana]] in their [[Longsword]] fighter. The Master Chief recognized that Locklear was in a state of shock from the destruction of the [[Alpha Halo|Halo]], describing him as "An assault rifle with its safety permanently clicked off." Locklear was hesitant to accept the Master Chief's command at first<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 51</ref>, but was eventually subdued by the Chief's greater authority. He and the Master Chief then developed a closer working relationship over the course of [[OPERATION: FIRST STRIKE]].  


Locklear helped in the capture of the [[Covenant]] [[Assault Carrier|flagship]] ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'', and was aboard when they returned to [[Reach]]. He then accompanied the Master Chief to the surface of Reach where they rescued the [[Spartans]] who had survived the fall of Reach. At some point, he developed feelings, apparently reciprocated, for Warrant Officer Polaski. He was greatly saddened when she died in the [[slipspace]] bubble caused by the [[Forerunner Crystal]] artifact.  
==Biography==
Among the Marines deployed aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in [[2552]], Locklear was among a handful of survivors who fled in a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] when [[Installation 04]] was [[Battle of Installation 04|destroyed]]. He, [[Lieutenant]] [[Elias Haverson]], [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]] and [[Warrant Officer]] [[Sheila Polaski]] hid in the debris field until they met with [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]] in their [[Longsword]] fighter. The Master Chief recognized that Locklear was in a state of shock from the destruction of the Halo, describing him as "an assault rifle with its safety permanently clicked off." Locklear was reluctant to accept the Master Chief's command at first,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 51''</ref> but was eventually subdued by the Chief's greater authority. He and the Master Chief then developed a closer working relationship over the course of their travels aboard the captured [[Covenant]] [[flagship]] ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.


He helped the [[Eridanus Rebels]] repair the vessel when they traveled to [[Eridanus Secundus]] While there, [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] gave him the artifact, as she felt she could not trust [[ONI]]. She knew that Locklear would destroy it, and told him that it needed to be done.
Locklear helped in the [[Skirmish over Threshold|capture of the ''Ascendant Justice'']], and was aboard when they returned to [[Reach]]. He then accompanied the Master Chief to the surface of Reach, where they rescued the [[SPARTAN-II]]s who had survived the fall of Reach. At some point, he developed a crush on Polaski, who also returned his feelings.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 153''</ref> He was greatly saddened when she was killed during a battle within the [[Slipspace]] bubble caused by the [[Forerunner crystal]] artifact.


As the battle at Eridanus Secundus began, Locklear was ordered to collect supplies from the ''[[UNSC Gettysburg]]''. He walked into the armory of the ship, found the [[Ethyl Alcohol]], and eventually covered the artifact with [[C-7 Foaming Explosive]]. He detonated the explosive, which caused an explosion of radiation, killing him.
He assisted the [[Eridanus rebels]] with the repairs they made to the ''Ascendant Justice during'' its stay at [[Eridanus Secundus]] in the [[Eridanus system]]. During the repair operation, [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] entrusted him with the Forerunner crystal. Halsey knew it was extremely dangerous as it would never allow the Master Chief to return to Earth directly through Slipspace and that there was chance it would fall into Covenant hands. She also knew that [[ONI]] and for that matter, all members of the service would place the rewards of the object's Slipspace effect above the risks, putting countless lives in jeopardy. She did not even trust the Spartans enough to relegate them with the crystal. She knew that Locklear would destroy it in an attempt to prevent another altered Slipspace battle like the one that had killed his crush, Warrant Officer Polaski, and she also hinted to him that the object's destruction was a necessity as if to guarantee he carried out her orders. However, Dr Halsey probably did not foresee that it would lead to Locklear's demise.


==Locklear's Death==
===Death===
It is unclear if Locklear comitted suicide, as it would at first seem. He was obviously very upset at the death of Polaski, but he also said just before the accident that he "wasn't going to die". It is possible that he was drunk, although the book does not specify whether he drank any of the alcohol or not. But also he did dive for cover behind a robotic dolly, so it can also be speculated that the incident was purely accidental. In addition, he had no way of knowing that the [[Forerunner]] crystal would explode in such a fashion.
As the battle at Eridanus Secundus began, Locklear was ordered to collect supplies from the {{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}}. While making his rounds, he decided to destroy the crystal with some explosives he had collected. He covered the artifact with [[C-7 foaming explosive]]. His judgement was obviously impaired by his bleak situation, and he was very distraught with Polaski's death. Locklear took shelter behind a [[Robotic rover|robotic dolly]], but his cover was insufficient. When he detonated the explosive, the artifact was broken into pieces and a brilliant explosion was produced. When the crystal shattered some of the parts "squeezed" into Slipspace. The humans on board the ''[[Gettysburg]]'' recovered some shards and chunks of the crystal, while the Covenant only managed to gather a few smaller pieces.
 
Although Corporal Locklear technically committed suicide, it was most likely unintentional. He was obviously very upset at the death of Sheila Polaski, a Naval pilot to whom he was attracted to, but he also said just before the accident that he "wasn't going to die." It is possible that he was drunk, although the book does not specify whether he drank any of the alcohol or not. Locklear had no idea of the radiation levels the crystal produced, and believed that taking shelter behind a robotic dolly would protect him from the explosion.
 
==Personality and traits==
Locklear, as described by the Master Chief, had numerous traits that allowed him to escape Halo. The most prominent of these traits was luck. In addition, as with most ODSTs, he was reckless and had a knack for charging headfirst into a fight with odds heavily stacked against him.
 
The ODSTs' distrust of the Spartans caused some initial friction between Master Chief and Locklear in the beginning, but later on softened to mutual respect. The Master Chief respected Locklear as an equal, considering him,"As much a warrior as any Spartan".<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 334''</ref>
 
He had a dislike of [[flip music]].
 
== Trivia ==
*Like the ODSTs aboard the ''Pillar of Autumn'' in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', Locklear was apparently not equipped with the standard [[ODST armor]] and instead wore a standard Marine BDU.
*Locklear had a scar lining his jaw.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 153'' (''""You guys are just jealous," he muttered and absentmindedly ran his finger over the scar that lined his jaw."'')</ref>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]'' {{Im}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Locklear
Biographical information

Died:

September 13, 2552 (Revised Slipspace date)

Personal details

Species:

Human

Gender:

Male

Hair:

Shaved

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Rank:

Corporal

Notable info:

One of the few Marines to leave Installation 04 alive

 

"Last time I checked, I take my orders from the Corps—not from some swabbie[1]... sir."
— Corporal Locklear to the Master Chief

Corporal Locklear[2] was a UNSC Marine and ODST stationed on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn in 2552 as one of Major Antonio Silva's battalion.

Biography[edit]

Among the Marines deployed aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn in 2552, Locklear was among a handful of survivors who fled in a Pelican when Installation 04 was destroyed. He, Lieutenant Elias Haverson, Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson and Warrant Officer Sheila Polaski hid in the debris field until they met with John-117 and Cortana in their Longsword fighter. The Master Chief recognized that Locklear was in a state of shock from the destruction of the Halo, describing him as "an assault rifle with its safety permanently clicked off." Locklear was reluctant to accept the Master Chief's command at first,[3] but was eventually subdued by the Chief's greater authority. He and the Master Chief then developed a closer working relationship over the course of their travels aboard the captured Covenant flagship Ascendant Justice.

Locklear helped in the capture of the Ascendant Justice, and was aboard when they returned to Reach. He then accompanied the Master Chief to the surface of Reach, where they rescued the SPARTAN-IIs who had survived the fall of Reach. At some point, he developed a crush on Polaski, who also returned his feelings.[4] He was greatly saddened when she was killed during a battle within the Slipspace bubble caused by the Forerunner crystal artifact.

He assisted the Eridanus rebels with the repairs they made to the Ascendant Justice during its stay at Eridanus Secundus in the Eridanus system. During the repair operation, Dr. Catherine Halsey entrusted him with the Forerunner crystal. Halsey knew it was extremely dangerous as it would never allow the Master Chief to return to Earth directly through Slipspace and that there was chance it would fall into Covenant hands. She also knew that ONI and for that matter, all members of the service would place the rewards of the object's Slipspace effect above the risks, putting countless lives in jeopardy. She did not even trust the Spartans enough to relegate them with the crystal. She knew that Locklear would destroy it in an attempt to prevent another altered Slipspace battle like the one that had killed his crush, Warrant Officer Polaski, and she also hinted to him that the object's destruction was a necessity as if to guarantee he carried out her orders. However, Dr Halsey probably did not foresee that it would lead to Locklear's demise.

Death[edit]

As the battle at Eridanus Secundus began, Locklear was ordered to collect supplies from the UNSC Gettysburg. While making his rounds, he decided to destroy the crystal with some explosives he had collected. He covered the artifact with C-7 foaming explosive. His judgement was obviously impaired by his bleak situation, and he was very distraught with Polaski's death. Locklear took shelter behind a robotic dolly, but his cover was insufficient. When he detonated the explosive, the artifact was broken into pieces and a brilliant explosion was produced. When the crystal shattered some of the parts "squeezed" into Slipspace. The humans on board the Gettysburg recovered some shards and chunks of the crystal, while the Covenant only managed to gather a few smaller pieces.

Although Corporal Locklear technically committed suicide, it was most likely unintentional. He was obviously very upset at the death of Sheila Polaski, a Naval pilot to whom he was attracted to, but he also said just before the accident that he "wasn't going to die." It is possible that he was drunk, although the book does not specify whether he drank any of the alcohol or not. Locklear had no idea of the radiation levels the crystal produced, and believed that taking shelter behind a robotic dolly would protect him from the explosion.

Personality and traits[edit]

Locklear, as described by the Master Chief, had numerous traits that allowed him to escape Halo. The most prominent of these traits was luck. In addition, as with most ODSTs, he was reckless and had a knack for charging headfirst into a fight with odds heavily stacked against him.

The ODSTs' distrust of the Spartans caused some initial friction between Master Chief and Locklear in the beginning, but later on softened to mutual respect. The Master Chief respected Locklear as an equal, considering him,"As much a warrior as any Spartan".[5]

He had a dislike of flip music.

Trivia[edit]

  • Like the ODSTs aboard the Pillar of Autumn in Halo: The Flood, Locklear was apparently not equipped with the standard ODST armor and instead wore a standard Marine BDU.
  • Locklear had a scar lining his jaw.[6]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ swabbie/alternate spelling; swabby: sailor, navy
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 48
  3. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 51
  4. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 153
  5. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 334
  6. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 153 (""You guys are just jealous," he muttered and absentmindedly ran his finger over the scar that lined his jaw.")
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